Course Highlights
This web-based course for all employees will:
- Define what harassment is and isn’t, covering all forms of harassment, including sexual, racial, and other discriminatory behaviors.
- Explain behaviors that constitute harassment.
- Suggest steps for addressing harassment within the workplace.
Course Overview
This virtual classroom course gives employees a foundational understanding of harassment in the workplace, covering both legal definitions and real-world applications. Participants will learn to recognize behaviors that constitute harassment, including actions related to race, gender, religion, age, and other protected categories. The program explains the effects of harassment on workplace culture, morale, and productivity, highlighting why every employee’s role in maintaining a respectful environment is essential.
The training covers relevant federal and state laws and reviews common examples of harassment, providing participants with practical insights into what is acceptable and what crosses the line. Through interactive scenarios, employees will gain skills for identifying harassment and responding appropriately, whether they experience or witness it. The course also emphasizes bystander intervention, encouraging employees to support a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
Organizations can customize the training to include their specific harassment policies and reporting channels, allowing employees to better understand internal procedures. By the end of the course, participants will have actionable strategies for recognizing, addressing, and preventing harassment in their workplace.
Program Objectives
At this program’s conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Explain how harassment, including sexual and other discriminatory behaviors, impacts productivity and workplace culture.
- Discuss relevant laws related to harassment.
- Differentiate between the main types of harassment.
- Identify specific behaviors that constitute harassment.
- Describe options and steps for addressing harassment.
Program Modules
- The Effects of Harassment: Examining Impact on Individuals and Organizations
- What Training Can and Can’t Do: Understanding Responsibilities
- The Law: Exploring Legal Definitions and Requirements
- Practical Application: Recognizing and Responding to Scenarios
- If It Happens: Addressing and Reporting Harassment
Target Audience
This virtual training program is designed for groups that want to:
- Foster a workplace free from harassment.
- Educate employees on recognizing and addressing harassment.
- Support a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
Suggested Format
- Two-Hour Virtual Classroom Course
Questions this page answers about Harassment Training
- Where can we find a course that educates employees on recognizing and addressing all types of harassment?
- Who offers training on understanding harassment laws and workplace responsibilities?
- How can we help employees learn steps for reporting harassment?